Ipswich Town have confirmed the loan signing of Ben Godfrey who has joined the Premier League club until the end of the season from Atalanta.
The 26-year-old moved to Serie A from Everton over the summer but has had very little game time in Italy.
The defender has made just one Serie A appearance and five in total across domestic and European competitions.
The Tractor Boys have pounced on the situation and snapped up the England international until the end of the campaign.
Speaking about his return to the Premier League, Godfrey told TownTV: ‘It’s been an exciting couple of days and I’m just delighted to have signed and can’t wait to meet the lads and get started.
‘I have really enjoyed speaking to the manager and to have the opportunity to work under him now is something I’m very excited about.
‘I’ve watched a lot of the games from the first half of the season and you can tell from those that the group is a tight one, full of players giving everything to achieve their goals.
‘I’ve not played as much as I would have liked so far this season, but I feel ready to contribute and am looking forward to getting out there.’
Godfrey first played in the Premier League for Norwich City in the 2019-20 season before his move to Everton where he made 82 appearances in the top flight.
His performances for the Toffees earned him an international call-up from then England boss Gareth Southgate, who gave him both his caps in 2021.
Godfrey joins an Ipswich side that has shown encouraging signs in recent weeks after a tough start to life back in the top flight.
Kieran McKenna’s team has picked up two wins and a draw in their last five league outings and are now only adrift of safety by goal difference.
Sunday’s trip to Fulham resulted in a 2-2 draw, which is clearly a good result, but will frustrate McKenna having twice seen his team take the lead.